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| Author: | jason8887 [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Reversing slide cutaway mod |
I modified the slides on my H2 to decrease the cutaway by removing some material from the bottom of the slides. I am now considering installing UFOs which means I will need to 'reverse' my modification. Has anyone done this? I am inclined to use JB weld but am worried that adding it to the bottom of the slides could result in it breaking off sometime in the future and being ingested in the engine. I'm also not sure if it will stand up to occassionally contacting the bottom of the carburetor I have the early chrome plated brass slides, fwiw |
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| Author: | Jim [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing slide cutaway mod |
I would think soldering on brass extensions would be more reliable than epoxy, but you still have to be concerned about the longevity. |
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| Author: | jason8887 [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing slide cutaway mod |
That's a good thought Jim. I wonder if brazing would work? I think the chrome plating might start getting damaged at those temperatures too? |
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| Author: | Hawaii-Mike [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing slide cutaway mod |
If you don't already have the UFO's I suggest ordering them and then evaluate the fit with the UFO and the slide to determine if you'll need to build it back up. |
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| Author: | H-nube [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing slide cutaway mod |
get new slides |
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| Author: | jason8887 [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing slide cutaway mod |
UFOs aren't super cheap so I am hoping to figure this out before ordering them Slides are definitely not cheap! |
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| Author: | rngdng [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing slide cutaway mod |
jason8887 wrote: UFOs aren't super cheap so I am hoping to figure this out before ordering them Slides are definitely not cheap! Would it be easier to trim the UFOs to match your slide mod? Lane |
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| Author: | Zambia [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing slide cutaway mod |
Lots of guys with H2's are interested in cutting the bottom of the slides to make them slightly richer - maybe you can find someone who wants the mod done who is willing to trade unmodified slides? |
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| Author: | H2RTuner [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 6:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing slide cutaway mod |
To hold the UFO inserts into the slides, first, drill and countersink two holes in the floor of the slide, then drill/tap the UFO insert, screw the UFO onto the slide. Countersunk type flat head screws, 4/40 or 6/32 thread, should be small enough to fit two into the bottom of the slide, and still have the cable retainer plate fit and hold the cable down in the slide. The countersink should be on the SPRING end of the slide, NOT the bore end. "Gluing" a UFO in place isn't the good way to do it. |
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| Author: | jason8887 [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reversing slide cutaway mod |
rngdng wrote: jason8887 wrote: UFOs aren't super cheap so I am hoping to figure this out before ordering them Slides are definitely not cheap! Would it be easier to trim the UFOs to match your slide mod? Lane That's a good thought. I'll investigate it. Thanks for the idea! |
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